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Who Really Runs The World: A Look At Secret Societies

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The 15 Movies You Should Never Watch On A First Date (Or Any Date For That Matter)

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First Television Appearances of 13 Famous Entertainers

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Exclusive: Darth Vader's OKCupid Profile Revealed

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In a plot twist that would make even George Lucas blush, we've discovered that the one and only arch-villain Darth Vader has recently created an online dating profile at OKCupid. In this exclusive, we learn everything Mr. Vader is looking for in a companion, friend, partner and lover. Loving is his new business ... and business is good.

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For more OKCupid awesomeness, check out our gallery of the creepiest OK Cupid Profile pages and see how low some guys will go to get some tail on OKCupid.

 

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Today's Funniest Photos 7-24-13

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Hit the Gym With Ali Baxter

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News Reporter Unintentionally Draws A Penis

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Siobhan Riley over at WJRT in Michigan had the ultimate Freudian slip on live television. While attempting to point out roads that have been affected by construction, she ended up solidifying her place in viral video history instead. Honestly, if there were more penis drawings in the news, we'd probably be more likely to pay attention.

 

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Appucational: The Best Instructional Apps for Men

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The Joys of Summer: Adults vs. Kids

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Korean Photoshop Artists Take Requests to a Hilarious New Level

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Amy Markham Makes Her Mark

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Today's Funniest Photos 7-25-13

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The Funniest GIFS of the Week - 7-25-13

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Some of the Weird and Funny Google Keyword Searches to Mandatory.com

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Virginia Tech Student Thinks Kurt Cobain Is Alive, Performing, And Female

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AP Photo Robert SorboWhether you like their music or not, it's hard to imagine anyone on the planet not knowing the band Nirvana or that lead singer, Kurt Cobain tragically took his own life during their prime. I mean, even the royal baby, who has only been on the planet a few days, knows who they are.

Well, apparently there are, in fact, some incredibly clueless people out there. Just recently, a student from Virginia Tech reached out to Nirvana's former record label, Sub Pop Records with an impossible request. In a letter typed on some sort of Easter letterhead, the student asks if Nirvana would be willing to send a video to be included in a Homecoming video collage along with other acts such as Big & Rich and the Ying Yang Twins (who, for the record actually happen to have living lead singers).

Before you go to smack your head, hang on a moment, because it gets worse. The letter goes on to say that Virginia Tech loves Nirvana and they would love to have her in their video. Her. Someone is either not editing their mass letters accordingly or they are just extremely confused.

You can read the letter in its entirety below and also see the texting correspondence between Sub Pop and the student, but first check out the hilarious video the gang over at Sub Pop Records sent in response:





via Huffington Post

 

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In The Way Guy Meme Collection

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iTunes Radio: Should We Stay or Should We Go Now?

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If you were hoping for a year free of making decisions on how you stream your music, keep hoping, because Apple's latest musical maneuver, iTunes Radio, is about to drop, and there's no telling who will take a bite. Due in autumn, with the new iOS 7 for the iPhone's facelift, iTunes Radio features a platform similar to itunes radioPandora but with the more-mobile convenience of Spotify and fused with the iTunes Store. The only question lingering is whether or not people will appreciate what they have, or will quickly disperse and join iTunes Radio. We offer pros and cons, along with a solid closing argument, but what do you think?

Free Service, Kinda

iTunes Radio is a free service, so already out of the gate, Apple has a majority of people's attention and hearts won over (cue clap track). Spotify offers a free service, but it's practically useless to mobile users unless they pay $10 per month for the premium version. And people dumb enough to upgrade their Pandora accounts to Pandora One (I've yet to meet one) will pay dearly for it ($48/year), which tells you something about Pandora's future.

Nobody likes getting a good groove and dancing in the car to be disturbed by some turd burglar's voice-over for a Nissan ad or some women telling you to change your brand of tampons. Even though the iTunes service is free at first, having this technology ads-free will cost you $29 per year (free, if you have iTunes Match, which is $24.99). While that might sicken some loyalists, you're actually saving money with ads-free iTunes Radio but getting more than you would with Pandora.

Instant, Seamless and Convenient

iTunes Radio is a seamless transition for Pandora users. All it takes is a quick "X" on that app and it'll be like Pandora never existed. Most heavy music listeners typically have iTunes already integrated into their computers, and many on their mobile devices as well. This is hurtful for Pandora, who basically offer the same service without being wirelessly synced to the iTunes Store, where buying a song you like on iTunes Radio is both possible and immediate, then runs across multiple devices.

Apple's goal here is to find music you like effortlessly, practically tossing new songs they think you'll like right in your lap. And based on your listening history within iTunes, the Genius option and their staff of music savvy (actual) human helpers, they've got all their grounds covered.

N'Sync

In addition to the mobile app, which will appear when you upgrade to iOS 7, you'll find that iTunes Radio is synced to all your devices, including your computer, Apple TV and other mobile gear like iPods and iPads. That means if you pick up a station on one device, you can immediately switch to find yourself in the same place on another one. It's like going to a party where there's a bunch of food to stuff in your face; you never really know whether you'll use a fork, spoon or your dirty hands, but you'll eat it one way or another, and you appreciate not being interrupted. Think about that for a moment and equate it to listening to music. You can go from working on your computer to dropping a deuce in the boy's room, then to the kitchen for a post-deuce reward snack without any interruptions in your music listening pleasure.

In addition, you can purchase it right off the radio instantly to your library, which is a capability people have unknowingly longed for since the dawn of music streaming.
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It's Just a Bunch of Radio Stations. However ...

iTunes Radio isn't meant to replace all music services, since it's just 200 radio stations full of random music, unlike Spotify, which allows you to stream albums and create specific playlists. So if you're expecting to get specific with iTunes Radio like you do on Spotify, prepare to be saddened. BUT, keep in mind that this is Apple's first run at this mobile technology, and in time it'll only get better.

Like most free music services, you can only skip so many songs, so none of the contestants come out ahead without paying a subscription fee. Although you can give the thumbs up or down to help pinpoint your musical taste, you still might have to listen to a bunch of Train songs before you can hear what you like.

No Offline

One of the biggest dampers, however, is iTunes Radio's lack of offline streaming, unlike Spotify subscribers who can at least set up playlists offline. We have to assume this is probably something Apple will try to correct in time, but for now, no can do. If they fix this little bug and eventually allow users access to create playlists, that could very well be game, set and match for Spotify.

Siri Is a DJ

Let us not forget Siri, that sassy little tramp, who will takes requests like some overpriced nightclub filled with silky shirts and stud earrings. Only now, even in the privacy of your own home, Siri will be your own personal radio jockey when you feel a little too lazy to find your own music. She might even do a sexy dance for you, if you ask correctly (hold the button and enunciate your words clearly).

Closing Arguments

In the end, it really depends on how much you listen to music and how open you are to new music. If you have a specific taste for specific moods throughout your day, you'll appreciate services like Spotify, which give you access to music you don't have to purchase and can listen to just by searching. For people who like the Genius option of iTunes and want to get more music based on what they have already, iTunes Radio is the way to go. If anyone should be worried, it's Pandora, since iTunes is more connected to your computer's purchases and your mobile library already. Spotify has a good chance of continuing strongly, doing its own thing, as long as Apple doesn't adopt similar methods.

Basically, iTunes Radio is immediately quicker, more convenient and free, so aside from a few hiccups, it's a tremendous addition to Apple's musical entourage with abilities to do more with our music than ever before.

 

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For Your Consideration: Ric Flair Should Be the Next US President

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Let's face it, it's hard to keep a high approval rating as president. With the current state of technology and instant news, every small mistake the Commander-in-Chief makes goes viral within minutes.

We need a change.

America doesn't need another politician that only serves corporations and operates under a secret agenda. We need a man of the people. That's why I present for your consideration, a man who needs no introduction, The Nature Boy, Ric Flair.

That's ridiculous, right? Why would we vote in a professional wrestler as POTUS? Hmm ... well, Ronald Reagan was an actor, Harry S. Truman was a writer and I'm not positive, but I'm pretty sure Calvin Coolidge started the Wu Tang Clan. A sports entertainer is the only natural next step as a Oval Office occupant. Let's take a look at what separates Flair from his competition and makes him an ideal candidate for president.

No Other County Would Ever Mess With Us
Flair's motto has always been "to be the man, you gotta beat the man."

This doesn't mean we'd go to war with other countries; Flair would settle this in a much more hands-on style. North Korea keeps threatening us? Flair doesn't tolerate that. He challenges Kim Jong-un to a cage match, applies a figure four ... and the nuclear problem is solved. Think about it: Has there ever been a U.S. president that has perfected the figure four leg lock? Unless John Adams had a secret MMA past, no one could dish out punishment like Flair. We could even start a tournament to determine the power rankings of the world's countries. Do you really think Vladimir Putin could withstand a series of Flair chops to the chest? Look at him:

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He's Diplomatic
Flair never had to do his own dirty work in the ring. He was part of the Four Horsemen who always had his back and took out any threat that posed itself against him. If Flair was president, we could get rid of the U.N. and form a global version of the Four Horsemen. Imagine the U.S., China, France and the United Kingdom forming a supergroup. The U.S. is Flair, China would be Sid Vicious, France is obviously Arn Anderson and the U.K. is Ole Anderson. Other counties wouldn't be our enemy, they'd want to befriend us to have the Horsemen on their side. Imagine Chile gets up and starts running its mouth about China. Instead of just dealing with China, now you've got the U.S. to battle, as well. And we aren't bringing guns - every citizen is given a steel chair to attack our opponents. There's really no downside to this plan, other than Brazil getting DDT'd by the global version of Arn Anderson.

He's Charismatic
Sure, Obama has done a little dance on late-night talk shows and he sang during a speech, but he's never come close to this:



If that man came out and said, "America, woooooo! We're raising taxes 20% so I can buy a longer limousine," I would say "Where do I send my check, Mr. President?" Of course, that's not his style because he's the "stylin', profilin', limousine riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin' n' dealin' son of a gun" so he doesn't need that from the American people, he can do it on his own.

Our military would grow exponentially because instead of camo fatigues, every soldier would get a robe like this:

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Although it may not seem effective in battle, no one is going to get in the way of a soldier charging at them while looking like a bedazzled phoenix. We would control the world in a matter of weeks, like playing a game of Risk against your idiot cousin who keeps eating the pieces and yelling, "Which one is the North Carolina?"

No One Tells Him What to Do
America does not negotiate with terrorist. Ric Flair doesn't take threats from anyone. Here's what happened when Sting made the mistake of calling out Flair:



This isn't your same old America. If Flair doesn't want to charge taxes for a year, he doesn't have to do it. If he wants Mean Gene to run C-SPAN, then it's going to be a lot more entertaining to watch cabinet meetings. Don't worry about him getting subpar advisors - he's friends with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. His nickname is "THE BRAIN"! If that isn't enough, he also has access to "The Genius" Lanny Poffo. Are you worried about our economy being in a slump? Meet the new treasurer of the U.S., Ted Dibiase! His Rolodex goes much deeper than anything we've ever seen. Who were our vice president options last year? Joe "Let's Have All White House Correspondents Meetings at Hooters" Biden and Paul "I Never Took My Childhood Toys Out of the Packaging" Ryan? No thanks. Flair's options include Shawn Michaels, Road Warrior Animal, or "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. Can you imagine having a vice president nicknamed "The American Dream"? That's the country I want to live in.

Other Countries Would Duplicate Our Success
Consider this: If the U.S. becomes debt-free and dominant in such a short amount of time, how long until other countries start voting in wrestlers as their leader? How great would the U.N. Summit be when it's all former professional wrestlers? Canadian Prime Minister Hacksaw Jim Duggan must face off against Mexican President Rey Mysterio Jr to see who gets to start trading goods with Spain. Iceland's president Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson has been replaced with Sting, who sits in the rafters of the summit just observing and waiting for his time to make a move. It could air on pay-per-view and the proceeds would go to eliminate AIDS in Darfur. The budget would be reached in a matter of minutes because everyone would tune in to see if Germany's President Goldust can defeat Italy's President Diamond Dallas Page, with the losing country forced to be exiled into the Atlantic Ocean. My money is on DDP.

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In conclusion, I hope you can look deep into your heart and think about what is best for our country. We don't need another Mitt Romney or some stuck-up politician. We need a man who has defeated every opponent that's stood in his way. We need a 13-time heavyweight champion. Let's get past the hype and get back to basics. Let's get a nature boy. Nature Boy Ric Flair. God bless America.

 

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The 10 Best Stand-Up Comedians We've Lost in the Past 10 Years

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This Week's 20 Funniest Tweets

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